PARALEGAL DAY – MAY 18, 2026
Each year, PACO awards two scholarships: one (1) $500 academic scholarship for students currently enrolled in a qualifying paralegal program and one (1) $250 scholarship for paralegals registered to sit for the OSBA Certified Paralegal exam or a comparable certification exam through NFPA. Details regarding scholarship eligibility and scholarship applications are available on the web site. Applications will be accepted through April 15, 2026. Scholarships will be announced at Paralegal Day on May 18, 2026.
PARALEGAL DAY SPONSORS
Thank you to our sponsors, without whom we could not have events such as Paralegal Day! Our sponsors for this year include:
The Ohio Reporting Company
Our Family Wizard
Spectrum Reporting
US Legal Support
We're so glad to have you on board!
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Please join us at noon on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 when Sarah Spinner Liska will join us. Sarah is Director of the Kent State University Museum. She holds a Ph.D. in history and a J.D., both from Yale. While she is not a practicing attorney, she will share a broad overview of art law and will discuss how her legal training applies to her work as a museum director and as a leader in a public university. A law firm, corporate law department, or government agency are just a few places in which a paralegal can utilize their training and experience - join us for just a few examples!
ROUND TABLE
Please join us at noon on March 19, 2026 for our Litigation Round Table. In this session, Paul Lafayette, Esq. of Freeman, Mathis, and Gary LLP will join us to discuss Trial preparation. Registration is available on the web site.
LEGAL INSIGHTS
Please join us at noon on March 26, 2026 when Carrie A. Johnson, Esq. of Eastman & Smith Ltd. will present Copyright in the Age of Robots - Music and Photo Licensing Best Practices. Registration is available on the website. Registration is available on the website.
NEWS FROM OHIO SUPREME COURT
On April 29, 2026 from 2-5PM, the Ohio Supreme Court is offering a Civility Symposium. Free Speech in Civil Society: Foundations, Rights, and Responsibilities is being offered both in person at the Thomas J. Moyer Judicial Center and via Zoom Webinar. For more information and registration: https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/civility-symposium/
OSBA STUDY GROUP
The OSBA Certification Exam Study Group will meet on March 10, 2026 and March 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM. Please reach out to Ashley Harris (harris.ashnic@gmail.com) if you haven't already registered and want to participate. All sessions are held virtually. The study group is open to all Ohio paralegals planning to sit for the OSBA Certification Exam. There is no cost.
NFPA NEWS
NFPA's annual Paralegal Development Conference is scheduled for March 24-26, 2026 from 1PM - 6PM. All sessions are virtual. A total of 4.0 CLE credits (ethics and DEI) will be offered over the three day event. Topics for conference: March 24 - paralegal regulation; March 25 - leadership, March 26 - paralegal certification. Registration is available on the web site (www.paralegals.org). The cost is $70/day for members or $185/all three days.
Each year, PACO awards two scholarships: one (1) $500 academic scholarship for students currently enrolled in a qualifying paralegal program and one (1) $250 scholarship for paralegals registered to sit for the OSBA Certified Paralegal exam or a comparable certification exam through NFPA. Details regarding scholarship eligibility and scholarship applications are available on the web site. Applications will be accepted through April 15, 2026. Scholarships will be announced at Paralegal Day on May 18, 2026.
PARALEGAL DAY SPONSORS
Thank you to our sponsors, without whom we could not have events such as Paralegal Day! Our sponsors for this year include:
The Ohio Reporting Company
Our Family Wizard
Spectrum Reporting
US Legal Support
We're so glad to have you on board!
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Please join us at noon on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 when Sarah Spinner Liska will join us. Sarah is Director of the Kent State University Museum. She holds a Ph.D. in history and a J.D., both from Yale. While she is not a practicing attorney, she will share a broad overview of art law and will discuss how her legal training applies to her work as a museum director and as a leader in a public university. A law firm, corporate law department, or government agency are just a few places in which a paralegal can utilize their training and experience - join us for just a few examples!
ROUND TABLE
Please join us at noon on March 19, 2026 for our Litigation Round Table. In this session, Paul Lafayette, Esq. of Freeman, Mathis, and Gary LLP will join us to discuss Trial preparation. Registration is available on the web site.
LEGAL INSIGHTS
Please join us at noon on March 26, 2026 when Carrie A. Johnson, Esq. of Eastman & Smith Ltd. will present Copyright in the Age of Robots - Music and Photo Licensing Best Practices. Registration is available on the website. Registration is available on the website.
NEWS FROM OHIO SUPREME COURT
On April 29, 2026 from 2-5PM, the Ohio Supreme Court is offering a Civility Symposium. Free Speech in Civil Society: Foundations, Rights, and Responsibilities is being offered both in person at the Thomas J. Moyer Judicial Center and via Zoom Webinar. For more information and registration: https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/civility-symposium/
OSBA STUDY GROUP
The OSBA Certification Exam Study Group will meet on March 10, 2026 and March 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM. Please reach out to Ashley Harris (harris.ashnic@gmail.com) if you haven't already registered and want to participate. All sessions are held virtually. The study group is open to all Ohio paralegals planning to sit for the OSBA Certification Exam. There is no cost.
NFPA NEWS
NFPA's annual Paralegal Development Conference is scheduled for March 24-26, 2026 from 1PM - 6PM. All sessions are virtual. A total of 4.0 CLE credits (ethics and DEI) will be offered over the three day event. Topics for conference: March 24 - paralegal regulation; March 25 - leadership, March 26 - paralegal certification. Registration is available on the web site (www.paralegals.org). The cost is $70/day for members or $185/all three days.